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Dr. Rachel Langevin is seeking a dedicated and organized research assistant to coordinate the activities of the Resilience, Adversity, and Childhood Trauma Research Lab (ReACT Lab). The ReACT Lab conducts research on child maltreatment, resilience, and the intergenerational transmission of trauma. Dr. Langevin leads multiple research projects and supervises several MA and PhD students in counselling psychology. She is also a leader in the Global Collaboration on Traumatic Stress and collaborates with research teams across Quebec and Canada.

The lab coordinator will support the day-to-day operations of the lab and help ensure timely progress across multiple research projects and partnerships. Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting with grant, award, and ethics applications; tracking project timelines and budgets; coordinating research assistant hiring and expense reports.
• Supporting Dr. Langevin and project teams in preparing, reviewing, translating, and formatting research materials (e.g., surveys, consent forms, recruitment materials).
• Supporting the coordination of meetings, communications, and documentation related to research networks and collaborative projects (e.g., the Global Collaboration on Traumatic Stress).
• Monitoring the ReACT Lab email account and website content.
• Supporting knowledge mobilization efforts by assisting in the preparation of materials for diverse audiences (e.g., health professionals, researchers, the public).
• Performing general administrative duties to support the smooth functioning of the lab.

Qualifications Required (skills and abilities, education, language skills):

• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in both English and French (written and spoken).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a research team.

Education/experience requirements

• Master’s degree completed in psychology, public health, social work, psychiatry, epidemiology, sexology, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in research coordination and/or project management.
• Solid understanding of research ethics requirements and procedures (e.g., REB submissions, renewals, consent processes).

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Hourly Salary:
$31.44
Hours per Week:
21 (Part time)
Location:
Education Building
Supervisor:
Associate Professor
Position Start Date:
2025-08-31
Position End Date:
2026-07-04
Deadline to Apply:
2025-08-04
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca

• Assisting with grant, award, and ethics applications; tracking project timelines and budgets; coordinating research assistant hiring and expense reports.
• Supporting Dr. Langevin and project teams in preparing, reviewing, translating, and formatting research materials (e.g., surveys, consent forms, recruitment materials).
• Supporting the coordination of meetings, communications, and documentation related to research networks and collaborative projects (e.g., the Global Collaboration on Traumatic Stress).
• Monitoring the ReACT Lab email account and website content.
• Supporting knowledge mobilization efforts by assisting in the preparation of materials for diverse audiences (e.g., health professionals, researchers, the public).
• Performing general administrative duties to support the smooth functioning of the lab